Our Committees

In addition to mentoring at site, every ANova member plays a part in a committee.

Community

Chair: Maddie Melendez

The Community Development Committee aims to develop and strengthen the bonds between the members of ANova.

The club has two big social events a year: a general member retreat at the beginning of the semester, as well as a banquet at the end of the semester. These events, along with various internal socials throughout the semester, aim to welcome new members onto the ANova team as well as nurture the club's community.

Project Development (PDev)

Chairs: Brian Abanise

The Curriculum Committee consists of two subcommittees: Instructional Development (IDev) and Project Development (PDev).
The Project Development Committee is responsible for building and maintaining ANova’s hands-on technical content, with a focus on creating engaging projects that enhance student learning! Through close collaboration with IDev, PDev ensures that projects are effective, accessible, and impactful for both students and mentors.

GM

Chair: Ethan Shohet

Our mentorship program targets under-resourced youth in the Bay Area. We value our students and their backgrounds—this is why we work to understand the communities that we serve. Our weekly general meetings (GMs) comprise the soul of Anova. It empowers our members to be effective role models for our students. The Decal team is responsible for planning and leading these informative GMs! We work to maintain the integrity of the club's mission statement by constantly educating ourselves and our members.

Events

Chairs: Arnav Podichetty

Events Committee plans ANova’s biggest event of the year, ANova Hacks! We work hard to ensure our students have the most enjoyable and educational experiences, even in a remote setting. This includes our College Mentorship Program in the Fall, our hackathon, and engaging tech talks in the Spring.

Outreach

Chairs: Anthony Garcia, Julian Bergado

The Outreach Committee manages branding, publicity, student/community outreach, and relationships with other student orgs, companies, etc. to expand the reach of ANova! We work closely with the EVP to communicate with sponsors and other campus organizations. We also design and create materials (flyers, posters, social media posts) for recruitment, events, and overall publicity.

Sites

Chair: Raul Quintero

The Sites Committee ensures smooth execution of the ANova mission statement at our sites (partner schools). By sending one site leader to each site, we make sure every site has the resources and knowledge needed to teach/mentor students of under-resourced communities.

Instructional Development (IDev)

Chair: Sophia Paradowski

The Curriculum Committee consists of two subcommittees: Instructional Development (IDev) and Project Development (PDev).
The Instructional Development Committee is responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining the curriculum used at ANova sites. We create engaging, beginner-friendly lessons and activities that make computer science fun and accessible for our students! IDev members work closely with site teams to develop slides, labs, and projects, while incorporating student feedback to continuously improve the learning experience.

Professional Development

Chair: Carlos Navarro

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for providing opportunities for ANova members to learn and grow in their professional and academic careers. We organize workshops, projects, and study sessions where ANova members can bond and slay their classes together!! We also provide recruiting resources and connect ANova members with mentors and employers in the tech industry.

Finance

Chair: Rachel Lee

The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial management of Berkeley ANova. The committee ensures that the club has a sound financial footing and that its resources are used efficiently and effectively. The committee also works to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that support the club's mission and goals.